Staff Several new people signed up for plots during the Fort Frances Community Garden’s registration session yesterday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall, but Krista Nielson, co-chair of the Community Garden Team, noted there are still plots available. “Since the garden is larger this year, we have more plots,” she […]
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Press Release The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to road safety. As a driver, your actions directly impact your safety and the safety of other motorists. With the Easter Long Weekend approaching and as the weather improves, the roads get busier. Here are some important tips to remember every […]
Staff The Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season officially began Sunday (April 1), and the first new fire of the 2012 season was reported today in the Thunder Bay area. The one hectare, human-caused blaze is classified as “under control.” But between January and the end of March, there already […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is reminding the public about legislation that stipulates the level of window tint permitted on vehicles. Vehicle owners and drivers should be aware of Section 73(3) of the Highway Traffic Act, which states: “No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle […]
Staff Rainy River District OPP responded to a total of 42 9-1-1 calls in February, including 31 from Fort Frances, but many of them were accidental. The OPP will respond to all 9-1-1 calls—regardless if they are intentional or not. As such, they would like to make the public aware […]
Duane Hicks Local municipal, business, and tourism leaders are opposing the closure of the Ontario Travel Information Centre (OTIC) in Fort Frances at month’s end and hoping the province will reconsider its decision. “It was shocking to hear both Fort Frances and Rainy River are going to close,” said Mayor […]
Duane Hicks Allan Katz started his new job as CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. here Monday, replacing Wayne Woods, who had held the position since 1999. Katz spent Monday and Tuesday meeting staff, as well as touring La Verendrye Hospital, Rainycrest Long-term Care, and the health centres in […]
Heather Latter After another “less than desirable” turnout for last Tuesday night’s meeting to plan an all-inclusive Town of Fort Frances reunion in 2013, co-organizer Dave Ashworth said he and a few others have decided to take a different approach to the original idea, now pursuing a “musicians” reunion instead. […]
Duane Hicks With library CEO and chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick retiring at the end of June, the local library board is on the hunt for a new boss at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Margaret has been with us for more than 30 years, and we know that […]
Duane Hicks After 35 years at the Fort Frances Public Library, chief librarian and CEO Margaret Sedgwick will be retiring as of June 30. A milestone in Sedgwick’s career has been the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, which opened its doors in 2010. From the first feasibility study […]
Press Release This year, the International Day of Pink will take place Wednesday, April 11 across Rainy River District. On this day, communities can come together to celebrate diversity and work towards ending all forms of bullying and discriminatory behaviour. This is an opportunity for citizens of all ages to […]
Press Release Rainy River Resources Ltd. has signed a Participation Agreement (PA) with area First Nations with respect to the development and operation of its Rainy River Gold Project in Rainy River District. Inked with Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La […]
